Y1NZ--659-24-903 | Steam Line Replacement | Salisbury VAMC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for Project # 659-24-903, "Steam Line Replacement" at the Salisbury VAMC. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the replacement of existing steam lines across the campus to maintain facility infrastructure and heating systems. The project involves site preparation, demolition, removal of existing structures, and furnishing labor and materials for the steam line replacement as per drawings and specifications.

• Complete site preparation, including demolition and removal of existing structures.

• Furnish labor and materials for steam line replacement.

• Provide a one (1) year construction warranty.

• Estimated construction duration: 365 days (may be performed in conjunction with other construction if bid items 1 and 2 are accepted).

• Estimated construction magnitude: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• Solicitation material (specifications, drawings, amendments) will be available on or about March 18, 2026.

• Proposals will be due approximately 30 days after solicitation issuance.

• Location and points of contact for site visits will be identified in the solicitation.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) apply.

• This solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Prospective contractors must be registered as an SDVOSB with the SBA DSBS to be eligible for award.

• This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for bids.

• The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation based on this notice.

• Vendors are responsible for periodically checking the website for amendments/notices.

• All questions must be emailed to sean.cosby@va.gov. No telephone requests for bidding material will be accepted.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To replace the existing steam and condensate return lines across the Salisbury VA Medical Center campus, ensuring continued heating and operational efficiency.

• Replace a portion of the steam line from Buildings 10 to 18 (Manholes 17B through 15).

• Demolish and remove existing 1965 steam line sections.

• Install new steam and condensate return piping, sized for current loads and future expansion (10-15%).

• Construct three new manholes along the path of the old 1965 steam line.

• Re-use one existing manhole (MH-D, renamed MH-10B) and modify it for new piping.

• Replace two existing manholes (MH-A & MH-B) that are too small for new piping.

• Remove two existing manholes (MH-C & MH-10A) entirely.

• Install new penetrations through below-grade walls for Buildings 16 and 17.

• Replace existing condensate return piping and connect to new mains.

• Install indirect sanitary connections with quench valves for condensate discharge.

• Address asbestos-containing materials (ACM) encountered during excavation and demolition.

• Perform commissioning of the new steam pipe from Building 18 to Building 10.

• Estimated construction duration: 365 days.

• Location: Salisbury VA Medical Center campus, North Carolina.

• Includes one (1) year of construction warranty.

• Site preparation, traffic control, and demolition of concrete sidewalk panels.

• Proper handling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials.

• Phased construction to minimize impact on campus operations.

• Temporary condensate discharge to sanitary mains during construction.

• Installation of expansion loops for thermal expansion/contraction.

• Compliance with VA Whole Building Commissioning Process Manual.

Request for Information (RFI)

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for the Steam Line Replacement project at the W.G. Hefner VAMC in Salisbury, North Carolina. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals or bids. No proposals or bids will be accepted at this time.

• Project: Steam Line Replacement

• Location: W.G. Hefner VAMC, Salisbury, North Carolina

• Estimated Construction Magnitude: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000

• NAICS Code: 221330 (Size Standard: $30 Million)

• Product Service Code: Y1NZ

• This notice is for informational purposes only; the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation based on this notice.

• No other information is available until the issuance of a solicitation.

• No bidders list is maintained.

• Interested vendors should register on the SAM.gov website.

• Prospective contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for contract award.

• All questions regarding this announcement and future announcements for this project must be emailed to sean.cosby@va.gov.

• NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR BIDDING MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 01-21-2026 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

• The attached document is a revised Statement of Work (SOW) dated 10/21/2025.